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Commuting to Concordia research station in Antarctica takes days—it’s more remote than the International Space Station. Here’s how to get there.
Scientists have launched menstrual cups into space for the first time, testing whether these reusable devices can withstand the extreme conditions of space travel. The AstroCup mission represents a ...
Designed to hit transonic speeds in under a minute, the Soviet BI rocket fighter was a daring leap into future warfare. But ...
In just 30 days, we transformed untouched land into a serene paradise—complete with a handcrafted swimming pool, peaceful ...
Rising Test' (SRT), involving sitting and standing without support, can indicate cardiovascular health and longevity, says ...
Tam O’Shaughnessy came out as Sally Ride’s partner of twenty-seven years when she wrote of the relationship in Ride’s ...
A private lunar lander from Japan crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to ...
Imagine monitoring a robot working more than 200,000 miles away on the lunar surface — a stressful job, and one that requires operators to be on the ball at all times while in small control room ...
The control room itself is 588 sq ft., which is approximately the size of a studio apartment. The simulated mission studies last five days, but will be much longer once the mission is flying.
NASA, and its stunning achievements, is much more than just the famous astronauts whose names you know -- it was built on the behind-the-scenes work of its unsung heroes. From the early days of ...
Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro—the first woman to serve in the role—in January sent a memo announcing the closure of all diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility offices ...
House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Wednesday honoring the pioneering women of NASA that contributed to the space race.